- Nikita Singhania, wife of techie Atul Subhash, along with her mother Nisha and brother Anurag, were arrested for abetting his suicide.
- The accused include Nikita Singhania (Atul's wife), Nisha Singhania (mother-in-law), and Anurag Singhania (brother-in-law), all implicated in the case.
- Nikita was arrested in Gurugram, Haryana, while Nisha and Anurag were taken into custody in Prayagraj (earlier Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh.
- The arrests occurred in December, 2024, days after Atul Subhash died by suicide on December 9, 2024, leaving behind a detailed note.
- Atul's suicide note alleged severe harassment from his wife and her family, including demands for large sums of money to settle disputes and visitation rights to their son
19-Year-Old Entrepreneur's Overconfidence Costs Him Shark Tank India Deal
Pointers by Tamanna Kanojia 09-Jan-2025
- On January 9, 2025, Himanshu Rajpurohit, a 19-year-old entrepreneur, pitched his healthcare startup Nexera.Health on Shark Tank India Season 4, seeking Rs 75 lakhs for 1% equity.
- Despite initial interest, Himanshu's overconfidence and a hastily built website with misleading claims led to the rejection of his investment request by all Sharks.
- Kunal Bahl uncovered that Himanshu had launched the website just two days before the show, eroding the Sharks' trust in his preparedness.
- Aman Gupta criticized Himanshu's "hangover of success" from previous ventures, while other Sharks questioned the app's viability and differentiation in the market.
- The pitch went viral on social media, with netizens criticizing the young founder's arrogance and describing the presentation as "hard to watch."
Two JEE Aspirants Die by Suicide in Kota Within 24 Hours, Raising Concerns About Student Stress
Pointers by Tamanna Kanojia 09-Jan-2025
- On January 8-9, 2025, two JEE aspirants, Abhishek Lodha (20) and Neeraj (19), died by suicide in Kota, Rajasthan, within a 24-hour period.
- Abhishek Lodha left a note expressing his inability to clear JEE, while no note was found in Neeraj's case.
- Both students were described as good in studies, with no apparent signs of stress reported by their families.
- Neeraj's father has called for a fair investigation, questioning how his son died despite an anti-hanging device on the fan.
- Kota saw a 38% decrease in student suicides in 2024 compared to 2023, with 17 cases reported last year.
Supreme Court Dismisses Review Petitions on Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Pointers by Tamanna Kanojia 09-Jan-2025
- On January 9, 2025, the Supreme Court rejected review petitions challenging its October 2023 judgment that denied legal recognition to same-sex marriages.
- A five-judge bench, including Justices Gavai, Kant, Nagarathna, Narasimha, and Datta, found no "error apparent" in the original majority judgment.
- The court dismissed the petitions in chambers, stating that the views expressed in the original judgments were in accordance with the law.
- This decision reinforces the court's stance that marriage equality and civil union rights for same-sex couples are legislative matters.
- The dismissal of review petitions leaves LGBTQIA+ advocates with limited legal options, potentially only a curative petition remaining.
Tragic End to Love Story: UP Man Dies by Suicide, Blames In-Laws in Heartbreaking Note
Pointers by Tamanna Kanojia 09-Jan-2025
- On January 9, 2025, a 25-year-old man named Sudheer Kumar died by suicide in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, leaving behind a note accusing his lover's family of harassment.
- Sudheer shared a Facebook post titled "Hamari Adhoori Kahani" (Our Incomplete Story), featuring pictures from his court wedding and marriage certificate with Komal.
- The couple had been in a relationship for four years and married in court six months ago, but faced opposition from Komal's family.
- Sudheer's body was found hanging from a tree near his home, with his family claiming Komal's parents pressured him for divorce.
- Police have sent the body for autopsy, and Sudheer's family has filed a complaint, prompting an ongoing investigation into the tragic incident.
Deadly Stampede at Tirupati Temple Claims Six Lives During Token Distribution
Pointers by Dhrity Mishra 09-Jan-2025
- A stampede occurred during the distribution of tokens for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam, resulting in six deaths and over 40 injuries.
- Thousands of devotees gathered to obtain free passes for the special 10-day darshan event at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple
- The incident took place near Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, close to the Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara ticketing counter.
- The incident took place near Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, close to the Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara ticketing counter.
- Overcrowding and poor crowd management led to chaos when gates were opened to assist an unwell devotee, causing a sudden surge of people.